The Trustees of St Chad’s Retreat Centres are as follows:

Revd Sue Watson (Chair)

I am a retired priest with experience of working in churches in Wolverhampton, where I live – and South Staffordshire. I currently have Permission to officiate in the Diocese.

My background is in the management and supervision of offenders in the Criminal Justice system – a Probation Officer by training. I have two grown-up children.

I have been a Trustee of Shallowford House for two years and Chair since December 2021 and I’m encouraged to see the way Shallowford is ‘bouncing back’ after the pandemic.

Mr David Boote

I am a retired Chartered Surveyor and live with my wife Barbara (a churchwarden) and boisterous labradoodle, Dolly, in the rural northern tip of South Staffordshire.

My working life was with the District Valuer/Valuation Officer organisation (part of HMRC and later an executive agency) where I later managed teams of surveyors and support staff and was responsible for providing valuation and property advice to other government departments as well as other public and quasi-public bodies.

These days I enjoy daily walks with the dog, the occasional cycle ride, maintaining a classic car, birdwatching, and the building and flying of model aircraft, though a significant amount of time is spent looking after a larger than average garden. In my church life I have been treasurer, choir member and currently am a vocalist in the music group

Mr David Beswick

I’m currently the Director of Ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield and have had a long association with Shallowford House, having served both as a Reader and a priest in the diocese. I joined the Trustees in 2021 to continue to offer support and to forge closer links between the House and the wider diocese, in order that we might make the best use of this valuable resource. I spend a good deal of time at the house (sometimes residentially) hosting training events, and I often refer to it as my second home! I’m married with two grown up sons and was a chartered accountant before I was ordained.

Revd Shaun Morris

My day job is Vicar of Hanford in Stoke-on-Trent, but I also serve as Area Dean and am a member of the Church of England’s General Synod. In a former life I was a Chartered Accountant. My aim is to work with fellow Trustees in supporting the House management as they seek to bring an outstanding guest experience to the many visitors we have.

Revd Jeanette Hartwell

I’m currently the Director of Ministry in the Diocese of Lichfield and have had a long association with Shallowford House, having served both as a Reader and a priest in the diocese. I joined the Trustees in 2021 to continue to offer support and to forge closer links between the House and the wider diocese, in order that we might make the best use of this valuable resource. I spend a good deal of time at the house (sometimes residentially) hosting training events, and I often refer to it as my second home! I’m married with two grown up sons and was a chartered accountant before I was ordained.

Mr Steve Vince

Steve became a Christian as a teenager and has lived in Wolverhampton for nearly all his adult life; he has been married to Alison for over forty years and they have two adult children. He has been involved with Shallowford House since 1987, when God called him to become a prayer supporter, and became a Trustee in 2021. He is involved in the life of St Mary’s Church in Bushbury as a musician and occasional preacher. Now retired, he now has more time to pursue his interest in travelling, especially on the railways.

Mr John Naylor